How EU weapons sales are stoking an arms race between Greece and Turkey

28 March 2022

Thodoris Chondrogiannos

Unchecked Power/Military Power Europe

How EU weapons sales are stoking an arms race between Greece and Turkey

Thodoris Chondrogiannos

28 March 2022

About Military Power Europe

Europeans have woken up to a threat of war after several decades of peace and progress for most. This realisation, caused by Russia’s war against Ukraine, is about to fundamentally change the nature of the European Union.

Greece and Turkey, both NATO members, appeared close to war in 2021. Germany and France – key allies of both – sell to the two countries weapons worth billions in return for their political support in the conflict.

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How EU weapons sales are stoking an arms race between Greece and Turkey

How EU weapons sales are stoking an arms race between Greece and Turkey

Greece and Turkey, both NATO members, appeared close to war in 2021. Germany and France – key allies of both – sell to the two countries weapons worth billions in return for their political support in the conflict.

About Military Power Europe

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